Submitting to Temptation

By Jan Graham

Susan accepts a position at her brother’s law firm only to be confronted by the one thing she never thought she’d face again—being sexually aroused by a dominant man. Despite her attempts to ignore him, Blake isn’t hiding his attraction for her, in fact, he’s doing everything he can to lure her into his arms.

Susan finds herself tempted to accept Blake’s advances, but remains unsure about re-entering the BDSM lifestyle she left behind years ago. After a nasty divorce which left her self esteem in tatters, and the re-emergence of her ex-husband who’s determined to shatter her confidence completely, Susan makes a life changing decision. She only hopes it’s the right one.

So, is going back the only way Susan can move forward and rebuild the confidence she needs for a successful relationship? More importantly, is submitting to Blake the right way to go about it?
Even though this novella is Bk 4 in the series as with all my books it can be read as a stand-alone story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jan Graham
• Release date: Aug 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9780994400086

Jan Graham

Writing a bio that lets readers know who you are is tricky because I describe myself in so many ways. Like my books I fall into different genres, all of which depend on my mood and inspiration at the time. I am a writer, submissive, orphan, widow, sister, aunt, friend, Netflix addict, and sometimes, a wild child. I live in Australia where I spend as much time as I can writing and creating books I hope people enjoy. My writing currently falls under a variety of genres including BDSM, contemporary romance and romantic suspense, but who knows where my literary future will lead. That’s going to be the next exciting chapter.

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Submitting to Temptation

Hot in the City Book 4

Jan Graham

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Submitting to Temptation

Copyright © 2015 by Jan Graham

ISBN-13: 978-0-9944000-8-6

Cover design: Willsin Rowe

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All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is strictly coincidental.

Disclaimer:

The material in the book is for mature audiences only. It contains sexually explicit content and language that may offend some readers. Its intended readership is strictly 18 years and older.

Publication History:

Submitting to Temptation is a reworked novel first published in, March 2016 as part of the Dominant Persuasion Anthology. Portions of the storyline and a shorter concept novella have previously been published as, Seducing a Cougar, in July 2012.

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Contents

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

About the Author

Books by the Author

Chapter One

Why am I here?

It was the same question Susan had been asking herself periodically for the last two hours. She hadn’t ventured anywhere, staying close to the bar and the perceived safety of being within calling distance of the only man she knew at Rubens tonight. Her friend’s partner currently tended the bar, pouring drinks for the myriad of club goers.

Another drink Susan? Justin asked during a lull in proceedings.

No, I think I might head home.

That’s the same answer you gave me before I poured you the last glass of wine. He stated with a smile. Besides one more might give you the courage to get out on the dance floor and meet someone. Justin grinned.

His contagious smile garnered a similar reaction from her.

"That’s the same answer you gave me last time. And let me tell you if a third drink doesn’t work I am going home." Justin laughed as he poured another glass of white wine and handed it to her.

Her sister-in-law was right. This definitely was a lively club. Just as Trudy explained, there were lots of women, and younger men, lots of dancing─ some of which fell into the dirty category─ and free drinks. It was the perfect place for a single thirty-five-year-old woman to socialize. Except the women here weren’t like her. They were happy, confident, looking for their perfect match. Susan wasn’t looking for anything. She’d only agreed to come to Ruben’s nightclub because she was sick of hearing her brother, John and his wife, Trudy, telling her she should be out having fun, rebuilding her life.

Moving on with life, what a joke.

Susan wasn’t moving on because she had no idea how or where to move on to.

You know; bartenders have magical skills when it comes to fixing what ails a person. So tell me what’s stopping you from getting on the dance floor and mingling. I’ll offer some sound advice and then you can go and happily dance the night away. Justin eyed her intently as he wiped tiny puddles of melted ice from the top of the bar. Clearly he expected her reply to be more interesting than the droplets before him.

I don’t need you to tell me what’s wrong. I already know the answer. Susan feigned a smile. I’m not ready to do this and I don’t think I ever will be.

Suddenly a thrill of excitement ran down Susan’s spine at the sound of a man’s deep resonant voice.

That’s a shame, because I think you look more than ready to mingle, with the right man of course.

Talk about tall, dark and handsome.

The man who seated himself next to her at the bar was the epitome of all three, and that was just from a sideways glance. Throw that rich dulcet voice into the mix and you had a man that could make a woman go weak at the knees. Luckily Susan was sitting down, so melting to the floor before him wasn’t a likely scenario. She took a large gulp of wine and tried to think of a reply.

Really, and I suppose… Her voice stalled as she met the intense gaze of the deepest brown eyes she’d ever seen.

Yes. I do think I’m the right man. The hint of a smile that edged his lips and the way his stare casually roamed over her body caused her face to fill with unwanted heat.

She followed his gaze which appeared to be currently centered on her breasts. She glanced down. Great, the prickly heated blush that undoubtedly filled her hot face was now creeping down her chest. She stared at the reddened skin leading down to her pushed up cleavage that peaked out over the snugly fitted bodice of the top. If it got any darker, added with her blonde hair and light eyebrows, she should be looking like one of Willy Wonka’s Oompa Loompa’s any minute now. And why was her chest heaving up and down like that? Oh that’s right, because he was looking at her like she was his favorite meal and he was getting ready to devour her. She returned her attention to him in time to see his gaze lowering further.

Susan quickly adjusted the skirt that had somehow moved up above her knee. The question of why she’d borrowed one of her friend’s outfits screamed through her head. She should never have let her friend convince her she looked nice. She didn’t.

I obviously look like some kind of—Oh God, what am I doing here?

Susan reached for her wine, only to swipe the glass, sending it toppling sideways. There’d be no fortifying gulp of alcohol to calm her nerves and still the raging arousal flooding her body.

Justin. She hoped her voice didn’t sound as panicked as she felt. Luckily Justin was already on his way over with a cloth to clean up the spill.

Could you call me a cab please? I need to go home. Even to her own ears she sounded completely flustered.

No need for a cab, I can drive you home. Susan didn’t look at the man beside her, nor did she reply to his offer.

The question of, what the hell am I doing here, did one more lap around her head before Justin came to her rescue, in a manner of speaking.

I see you’re using your usual dominant charm again tonight, Blake Justin addressed the man next to her. "You’ve not only made Susan spill her drink but she seems scared to death. I suggest you